Carrigtwohill Man Shot Dead by Crown Forces

Memorial at the site of the killing of William Brandsfield at the eastern end of Carrigtwohill's main street.

William Brandsfield was killed by members of the Cameron Highlanders regiment. Based in Cobh, the soldiers raided the village of Carrigtwohill almost every Saturday night and on May 8, 1921, an unarmed Brandsfield was taken from his home and shot down by members of the regiment.

An iron cross and inscription marks the scene of the shooting.